'I've lost my whole life': Survivors speak one year on from changes to redress (opens original article in a new tab)

Survivors of childhood abuse in New Zealand's state care system continue to face significant challenges a year after changes to the redress process, with many expressing frustration over insufficient compensation and ongoing psychological trauma.

• Survivors of childhood abuse in state care describe ongoing psychological and financial struggles one year after redress system changes.
• The Ministry of Social Development acknowledges evolving approaches to historic abuse claims but maintains settlements were based on available information at the time.
• Some survivors received minimal compensation, with advocates criticizing the redress system as inadequate and failing to address long-term impacts of abuse.